Competency Requirement Test Options

The Broward College Testing and Assessment Centers offer exams to meet each of the competency requirements as options for degree seeking students. Please check with your Academic Advisor to discuss these requirements and your program of study.

FCLE testing will be unavailable statewide for a week each year, typically the last week of July through the first week of August. Dates for 2025 will be posted later in the academic year. 

CSP (Digital Literacy)

The Computer Skills Placement (CSP) assesses students' digital literacy. It is comprised of multiple-choice questions taken online in an on-campus or remote proctored environment.

No credit is awarded for the successful completion of the CSP. Successful completion will only satisfy the digital literacy requirement.

Testing Fees
Examinee Type Test Attempt Proctoring Modality Proctoring/ Service Fee (Paid to BC) Remote Proctoring Fee (Paid to BC) Total Fee
BC Student First On-Campus $0.00 N/A $0.00
Remote $0.00 $10.00 *$11.50
Retest On-Campus $19.00 N/A **$22.50
Remote $19.00 $10.00 **$32.50
Non-BC Examinee All On-Campus $35.00 N/A **$38.50
***Score Report Transmittal Fee N/A N/A $7.50 N/A $9.00
*Includes $1.50 RegisterBlast online payment convenience fee
**Includes $3.50 RegisterBlast online payment convenience fee
***Scores are only sent via email to another institution. Requires the submission of a Test Score Release Form.
Changes to exam fees are effective October 15, 2022, for all registration dates on or after the effective date.

Test Facts
Retesting Policy

Students can retest according to the following policy

  • First retest after 30 days
  • Only 2 test attempts (first attempt and retest attempt) are available
# of Questions 70
Time Limit 90 minutes
Cost Testing Fees webpage
Question Types: Multiple Choice and Skill Simulation
Passing Score: 60% (score of 42 or higher)

On-Campus

Remote

  • CSP Administered via D2L by Honorlock
  • Register via RegisterBlast to receive email instructions and resources to take the CSP via D2L with Honorlock

Visit the Test Score Reports page for more details.

CSP Objectives (PDF)

To request ADA testing accommodations, please email disability-services@broward.edu well in advance of your anticipated testing date and request a virtual or phone appointment with an Accessibility Resources Coordinator.

Guidelines for documentation can be found in Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.09 (PDF).

Visit the Remote Testing Support page for more information.

Due to the need for a video review of each remote testing session, score entry for all remote tests will take a minimum of 3 business days.

BYU FLATS (Foreign Language)

The Brigham Young University (BYU) Foreign Language Achievement Testing Services (FLATS) is a foreign language competency test. The FLATS is an online exam that includes the following proficiency areas; listening, reading, and grammar. 

The BYU FLATS is available to take at all BC Testing and Assessment Centers. 

No credit is awarded for sucessful completion of the FLATS. Sucessful completion will only satisfy the foreign language competency requirement. 

Testing Fees
Examinee Type Test Attempt Proctoring Modality

Proctoring/ Service Fee

(Paid to BC)

Exam Vendor Fee

(Paid to Vendor)

 Total Fee
BC Student All On-Campus $25.00

$50.00 - $75.00

(depending on the language)

 **$78.50 - **$103.50
Remote Remote BYU FLATS is proctored by Proctor360 for BYU. All fees are paid directly to BYU and Proctor360. BC Testing and Assessment Centers are not directly involved in this process.
Non-BC Examinee All On-Campus $45.00

$50.00 - $75.00

(depending on the language)

 **$98.50 - **$123.50
*Includes $1.50 RegisterBlast online payment convenience fee
**Includes $3.50 RegisterBlast online payment convenience fee
Changes to exam fees are effective October 15, 2022, for all registration dates on or after the effective date.
Test Facts
Languages Available

Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Aymara, Bulgarian, Cakchiquel, Cambodian, Cantonese-Simplified, Cantonese-Traditional, Cebuano, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Fijian, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Guarani, Haitian-Creole, Hmong, Hungarian, Icelandic, Ilonggo-Hiligaynon, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malagasy, Malay, Mandarin-Simplified, Mandarin-Traditional, Maori, Mongolian, Navajo, Norwegian, Persian Farsi, Polish, Portuguese-Brazilian, Portuguese-Continental, Quechua, Rarotongan, Romanian, Russian, Samoan, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Tahitian, Thai, Tongan, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Welsh

Check the BYU FLATS website for the most up-to-date list of available languages.

A minimum passing score (P grade) on Course No. 101 and Course No. 102
Cost Test Fees page
Exam Length 2.5 hours
Retesting Policy 6 months

On-Campus Appointment Instructions:

  1. Register and pay for your BYU FLATS exam on the BYU FLATS Register for a Test page.
    • Use the following Broward College Proctor’s information when completing the Proctor Information section of the registration form:
    • Use the following address information when completing the Sending Results to Your School section.
      • Name: Broward College
      • Department: College Registrar's Office
      • University: Broward College
      • Address: 4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
      • City, State Zip: Weston, FL 33332
      • Phone: (954) 201-7544
      • Email: testingservices@broward.edu
  1. Proceed to payment
  2. Once payment is processed you will receive a confirmation email, which will include your testing password. You will need to bring the testing password with you to a BC testing center.
  3. Once you have designated your proctor and completed the BYU registration process, find an available testing appointment by visiting the Testing and Assessment Centers page and choose Make an Appointment for the campus of your proctor.

Remote

BYU FLATS Administered by Proctor360

Visit the BYU FLATS Remote Proctoring webpage for more information. BC does not proctor remote BYU FLATS tests. 

  • Exam registration and proctoring are done by BYU FLATS and Proctor360. BC Testing and Assessment Centers are not involved with the test delivery process. 
  • The College Registrar's Office receives and evaluates the official test scores. 

Visit the Test Score Reports page for more details.

Available by Appointment in the Testing and Assessment Centers

CLEP: Spanish Language, French Language, and German Language

ACTFL WPT (Foreign Language)

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) is a foreign language competency test. The ACTFL WPT is a web-based, proctored, standardized test of the global assessment of functional writing ability in a language. 

The ACTFL WPT is not available to take at a BC Testing and Assessment Center. 

No credit is awarded for sucessful completion of the ACTFL WPT. Sucessful completion will only satisfy the foreign language competency requirement. 

Testing fees are available on the ACTFL website when registering for the exam. 

Test Facts
Exam Website

ACTFL WPT (Writing Proficiency Test)

Language Testing International ACTFL WPT page
Exam Version

The only version of the ACTFL accepted by Broward College for foreign language competency requirement purposes is the ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT). Any other ACTFL version will not be considered for acceptance.
Languages Available

Albanian, Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian Farsi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo/Croatian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

Check the ACTFL WPT website for the most up-to-date list of available languages.
Passing Score

A minimum passing score at the Intermediate Low level or higher

ACTFL Proficiency Scale

  • Distinguished (highest score)
  • Superior
  • Advanced High
  • Advanced Mid
  • Advanced Low
  • Intermediate High
  • Intermediate Mid
  • Intermediate Low
  • Novice High
  • Novice Mid
  • Novice Low (lowest score)
Exam Length 80 Minutes
Retesting Policy 90 Days
Accommodations

Visit the LTI Test Accommodations page and submit the requested information to LTI.

Contact your BC Testing and Assessment Center proctor to discuss appointment scheduling.

ACTFL WPT is not available to take at a Broward College Testing and Assessment Center. 

  1. Go to the LTI (Language Testing International) page and choose a language.
    • Be sure to only choose the ACTFL WPT version of the exam. 
  2. Select Eastern Time 
  3. Select your day and time
  4. Enter your personal information and payment information
    • If you are a first-time user, you will need to create a user account with LTI.  
  5. Be sure to send your Official results to:
  6. If you are taking the exam at a BC Testing and Assessment Center, contact the center to schedule an appointment to take the exam. 
  7. Be sure to send your Official results to:

Remote ACTFL WPT is Administered by Examity

Visit the Test Score Reports page for more details. 

Visit the LTI Test Accommodations page and submit the requested information to LTI.

Contact your BC Testing and Assessment Center proctor to discuss appointment scheduling.

FCLE (Civic Literacy)

FCLE testing will be unavailable statewide for a week each year, typically the last week of July through the first week of August. Dates for 2025 will be posted later in the academic year. 

The Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) is a State of Florida-developed assessment that measures a student's civic literacy competency based on the four (4) competencies listed below. The exam became available on November 9, 2021, at Broward College.

  • An understanding of the basic principles of American democracy and how they are applied in our republican form of government.
  • An understanding of the U.S. Constitution.
  • Knowledge of the founding documents and how they have shaped the nature and functions of our institutions of self-governance.
  • An understanding of landmark Supreme Court cases and their impact on law and society.

The FCLE is available to take at all BC Testing and Assessment Centers. All BC students must take the FCLE at a BC Testing and Assessment Center.

Successful completion of the FCLE will satisfy the Civic Literacy assessment requirement.

FCLE testing is unavailable for 1 week at the end of July and beginning of August each year, due to a Florida Department of Education statewide system update in the TIDE platform which is performed annually.

Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page for details on the requirement.

Visit the Testing Fees webpage for current fees. 

Test Facts
# of Questions
  • A total of 80 questions
    • Each of the 4 subtest areas will have an average of 20 questions.
      • Due to new test item field testing by the state, subtest areas may include between 18-24 questions.
Passing Score 48 (60%) - Overall Raw Score Sample FCLE Score Report (PDF)
Time Limit The FCLE is untimed but usually takes about 3 hours to complete.
Cost Test Fees page
Retesting Policy
  • One (1) business day (based on appointment availability)
  • Unlimited attempts
Scores Valid Scores are valid forever
Scratch Paper Scratch paper is only permitted as part of a documented testing accommodation.

FCLE testing will be unavailable statewide during for a week typically the last week of July and the first week of August. Dates for 2025 will be posted later in the academic year. 

All BC students must take the FCLE at a BC Testing and Assessment Center.

On-Campus

On-Campus Group Testing Events

Fall 2024

Remote

  • Appointments are extremely limited. May take 4 weeks or longer to get an available appointment. Testing is done on a one-on-one basis in a remote live setting with the student and the proctor using Zoom and the FCLE testing platform.
  • Appointments are only available during Remote Testing and Assessment Center hours of operation.
  • Eligibility Requirement:
    • Students must be enrolled in only fully online classes in the current semester.
      • Students are not eligible if they are:
        • taking any on-campus courses in the current semester.
        • not taking classes in the current semester.
    • Students living outside of the tri-county area (Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach) and taking a course as a transient student at another Florida state college institution.
  • Audio and video must be on during the entire testing session.
  • Remote Testing and Assessment Center
    • Step 1 = Broward College Student
    • Step 2 = Competency Exams (Digital Literacy, FCLE, BYU FLATS)
    • Step 3 = FCLE - Request for Remote Testing
    • Step 4 = Skip alternate exam location step
    • Steps 5-7 = Add appropriate demographic and test information as well as agree to all acknowledgements
    • Add to Cart, Pay Fee (if applicable), and Complete Registration
    • Please allow 2-5 business days for a reply via email to your request.
  •  

Visit the Test Score Reports page for more details.

The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has not yet released official test prep materials for the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE). However, the competencies covered on the exam are listed below. The state does have some general resources listed on its FLDOE Civic Literacy page that cover various aspects of the competencies in a more general fashion. Once the official study material is available, it will be posted on the LibGuide page below.

Broward College Libraries LibGuide on Civic Literacy

Broward College Academic Success Center

To request ADA testing accommodations, please email studentaccessibility@broward.edu well in advance of your anticipated testing date and request a virtual or phone appointment with an Accessibility Resources Coordinator.

Guidelines for documentation can be found in Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.09 (PDF).